Q: I’m perplexed by the smells inhabiting my house these days. It almost smells like something is “hot” in my house. My electrician assured me that all was well. So, my question is – could my hardwood floors give off a woody/hot smell given the high heat and humidity?
A: In North America, the average home has a lot of wood in the house. Not just the hardwood floors. You might try running a dehumidifier if you have high humidity.
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